8900 N Snowbowl Ranch Rd, Flagstaff, AZ — log siding, circular drive, and 4+ wooded acres backing national forest.
Featured Listing — Fort Valley / Baderville
Luxury Mountain Home for Sale in Flagstaff, AZ — 8900 N Snowbowl Ranch Rd
Four wooded acres bordered on two sides by national forest, with the San Francisco Peaks rising straight out your window. This is the closest home in Flagstaff to Arizona Snowbowl — and it lives like a private alpine estate in every season.
The OverviewA Rare Address at the Base of the San Francisco Peaks
Custom mountain homes come up for sale in Flagstaff every year. Homes that border national forest on two sides, sit on more than four wooded acres, and hold the distinction of being the closest residence to Arizona Snowbowl do not. 8900 N Snowbowl Ranch Rd is a one-of-one address in the Fort Valley/Baderville corridor, framed by ponderosa pine and unobstructed views of Humphreys Peak.
Built in 1997 and since reimagined top to bottom. It also arrives with something most mountain homes at this price can't offer: a track record. The property has operated as a high-performing vacation rental, drawing repeat guests who come for ski season, gondola summers, and Grand Canyon road trips — with the same address that makes it a rare primary residence making it a standout listing on the nightly market. This 3,750-square-foot residence pairs authentic mountain craftsmanship — natural log siding, birch hardwood, a hand-hewn log mantle — with a level of modernization rarely seen in a home of this era: new roof, newly added central air, two tankless water heaters, and a private elevator serving every level. Deer and elk are the closest neighbors, and the slopes are minutes up the road.
Key FeaturesWhat Sets This Flagstaff Forest Retreat Apart
Bordered by National Forest
Four-plus wooded acres with Coconino National Forest on two sides. The tree line behind the home is protected open space, not a future neighbor.
Closest Home to Arizona Snowbowl
No other residence sits nearer to the lifts. Ski days start in the driveway, and the Arizona Gondola runs straight through summer.
A Proven VRBO Performer
Currently operating as a successful short-term rental with an established booking history and guest reviews. The buyer who wants a second home that carries itself has a running start here.
Chef's Kitchen with Center Island
Updated stainless appliances, an apron-front sink, and custom cabinetry with pull-out shelving. The generous center island anchors the whole main level.
Private Elevator & Vaulted Loft
An in-home elevator makes every level effortlessly accessible. Upstairs, a vaulted loft captures a treetop view worth lingering over.
Five Trex Decks & Outdoor Kitchen
Five newly rebuilt decks wrap the home in places to gather, alongside a full outdoor kitchen with six-burner grill and sink, plus a new hot tub under dark skies.
The great room: vaulted ceilings, birch hardwood, and a dual-sided natural-stone fireplace with hand-hewn log mantle.Home Systems at a GlanceUpdated Top to Bottom for Four-Season Living
- New roof, freshly stained exterior, and Pella double-pane windows throughout
- Newly added central air conditioning plus forced-air natural gas heat and ceiling fans
- Two tankless water heaters serving the four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths
- Private elevator, oversized attached two-car garage, detached shop, and RV access/parking
- Well and cistern water; electricity, natural gas, and phone available at the property
- Backyard leveled and turf-upgraded, with newly planted aspen and maple on drip irrigation
Fort Valley & Baderville, Flagstaff, AZ
8900 N Snowbowl Ranch Rd scores 0 out of 100 — a car-dependent setting where almost all errands require a car. That number is the trade for seclusion: this is Fort Valley, and the nearest park is the G. A. Pearson Natural Area.
Living in Fort Valley
Fort Valley runs northwest out of Flagstaff along Highway 180, the road to the Grand Canyon, and it is the city's high-country edge — large wooded parcels, meadows, and aspen stands pressed up against the San Francisco Peaks. Homes here sit on acreage rather than lots, and forest boundaries do much of the fencing.
Snowbowl Ranch is the last stretch of that corridor before the mountain itself, with elevation, quiet, and trail access that Flagstaff's in-town neighborhoods can't reproduce. Downtown restaurants and Flagstaff Medical Center are still a short drive, but the daily rhythm out here is set by the forest.
One of five rebuilt Trex decks, with the San Francisco Peaks and Coconino National Forest beyond.Nearby AttractionsWhat's Around the Corner
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Arizona Snowbowl
One of the oldest continuously operating ski areas in the country, with 777 acres, eight lifts, and a season that typically runs mid-November into late April. In summer the Arizona Gondola climbs toward 12,000 feet for views stretching to Sedona and the Grand Canyon rim.
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Arizona Nordic Village
Roughly 35 miles of groomed trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking at about 8,300 feet. The same trail network turns into hiking and mountain biking once the snow melts.
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Museum of Northern Arizona
Founded in 1928 on Fort Valley Road, it's the only accredited museum within 150 miles of Flagstaff and the region's keeper of Colorado Plateau natural and cultural history. It sits directly between this home and downtown.
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Lowell Observatory
The Mars Hill observatory where Pluto was discovered in 1930, now offering nightly stargazing, exhibits, and guided sky tours. Flagstaff was the world's first International Dark Sky City, and Fort Valley's skies show it.
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Grand Canyon National Park
Highway 180 runs from the end of this driveway straight to the South Rim, about 75 miles northwest. Sunrise at the canyon and dinner back in Flagstaff is an ordinary weekend here.
Flagstaff Dining, Ten Minutes Down the Mountain
Tinderbox Kitchen
Downtown's modern American benchmark — seasonal plates, a deep wine list, and an intimate room on South San Francisco Street.
Josephine's Modern American Bistro
Fine dining inside a 1911 Craftsman bungalow on the National Historic Register, with a Wine Spectator–recognized list and a garden patio.
Fat Olives
Wood-fired Italian on Route 66 that earned a national television spotlight — worth the wait for the pizza alone.
Macy's European Coffeehouse & Bakery
A Flagstaff institution roasting its own beans for four decades — the standard pre-slope stop on Beaver Street.
Flagstaff Unified School District
- Charles W. Sechrist Elementary SchoolGrades K–5
- Mount Elden Middle SchoolGrades 6–8
- Flagstaff High SchoolGrades 9–12
School assignments are subject to change. Buyers should confirm current boundaries directly with Flagstaff Unified School District.
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Ready to Call the Forest Home?
8900 N Snowbowl Ranch Rd is built for the buyer who wants the mountain out the back door and the city ten minutes down the road — four acres of pine, a home updated for year-round comfort, and an address no future listing can duplicate. Kelly Broaddus and the Broaddus Partners Group team can walk you through it in person or by private virtual tour. Whether you're buying it as a full-time residence or stepping into an already-producing rental, the numbers and booking history are available on request.
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Square footage, acreage, HOA dues, taxes, utilities, and school assignments should be independently verified by the buyer. Listing courtesy of eXp Realty. MLS #205656. Broaddus Partners Group is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider.
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